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gabby giffords. it is her life mission right now. betsy west, after the buffalo shooting killed 10 african-americans, white supremacists come 18-year-old with an assault weapon, and another 18-year-old in uvalde that killed all of these children and their two fourth grade teachers, still all they could get, but it was very significant because after 30 years nothing was accomplished like newton and sandy hook, they could not get the assault weapons fan but now with what happened in highland park next to chicago and in fact it is hard to believe but july 4 or people died of gun violence in chicago in highland park, do you think it is possible -- or i should say, do you think gabby giffords inks it is possible to get an assault weapons ban, something she has been fighting for for years? >> gabby giffords is a very optimistic person. i do think she thinks it is possible. ever since sandy hook, she's been very strategic about her work in curbing gun violence. and she takes the long view here. it has been
gabby giffords. it is her life mission right now. betsy west, after the buffalo shooting killed 10 african-americans, white supremacists come 18-year-old with an assault weapon, and another 18-year-old in uvalde that killed all of these children and their two fourth grade teachers, still all they could get, but it was very significant because after 30 years nothing was accomplished like newton and sandy hook, they could not get the assault weapons fan but now with what happened in highland park...
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i love gabby giffords. i was honored when she first ran for office before she was elected to go to her district, as i have done for so many others in this country, to stand by her side, to walk down the streets of her community with her, to see in her the beauty not only of person. many of us see the outward advicea a visage of us all, about you gabby's beauty is in the heart, in the soul, in the spirit. the house of representatives of america has been made proud by this extraordinary daughter of this house who served so well during her tenure here, who felt so deeply about her constituents, and cared so much for her country. gabby, we love you. we have missed you. >> i missed you. [ applause ] >> mr. speaker, i don't know whether you were able to hear that response. as gabby looked with that extraordinary smile, the twinkle in her eyes as she said to me and to all of us, "and i miss you." do any of us doubt that that is the case? pia, we are blessed in this house to be served by extraordinary people, of wh
i love gabby giffords. i was honored when she first ran for office before she was elected to go to her district, as i have done for so many others in this country, to stand by her side, to walk down the streets of her community with her, to see in her the beauty not only of person. many of us see the outward advicea a visage of us all, about you gabby's beauty is in the heart, in the soul, in the spirit. the house of representatives of america has been made proud by this extraordinary daughter...
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an incredible look inside gabby giffords' battle to come back from being shot point-blank in the head. her doctors and therapists tell us exclusively how this medical miracle happened. >>> beautiful mind. moving home video captures giffords' agonizing struggle to find her voice. >> watch me, gabby. >> and abc's bob woodruff, himself recovering from a traumatic head injury, what their stories tell us about the resilience of the human brain. >>> courage and hope. >> how do you feel? >> pretty good. >> good. >> abc's diane sawyer join us us to talk about what giffords' comeback can teach us about to talk about what giffords' comeback can teach us about determination and healing. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good evening. i'm terry moran, welcome to a special edition of "nightline." tonight we'll take you deeper into the amazing and inspirational recovery of congresswoman gabrielle giffords, shot point-blank in the head in arizona. to do that, diane sawyer's moving "20/20" special aired earlier tonight and bob woodruff who brings a special experience to this your injury, serious bra
an incredible look inside gabby giffords' battle to come back from being shot point-blank in the head. her doctors and therapists tell us exclusively how this medical miracle happened. >>> beautiful mind. moving home video captures giffords' agonizing struggle to find her voice. >> watch me, gabby. >> and abc's bob woodruff, himself recovering from a traumatic head injury, what their stories tell us about the resilience of the human brain. >>> courage and hope....
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former representative gabby giffords was on the house floor. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from arizona seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. >> thank you, mr. speaker. 10:10 ears ago today, at a.m., 19 members of the tucson community were shot in
former representative gabby giffords was on the house floor. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from arizona seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. >> thank you, mr. speaker. 10:10 ears ago today, at a.m., 19 members of the tucson community were shot in
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you do today and we do today to welcome gabby giffords. [applause] >> thank you for inviting me here today. haul, been a long, hard but i am getting better. i am working hard, lots of therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy. my spirit is as strong as ever. i am fighting to make the world a better place and you can, too. get involved in your community. be a leader, set examples, be passionate, courageous, beer best. -- be your best. thank you very much. [applause] >> the history of these hallowed as inspiration. all to liveenge us with the same moral courage of its namesake. be a reminder to fulfill the same commitment to community and country. source ofn eternal hope, optimism, civility, and strength to all who walk these halls. thank you very much for coming. as you continue to mix and mingle, as you leave, you will see the signage as you go forward. when you come into the cloak room, you will see the likenesses commemorated further. aren't you glad you came today? we are glad you did, too. [applause] >> washington journal, live every d
you do today and we do today to welcome gabby giffords. [applause] >> thank you for inviting me here today. haul, been a long, hard but i am getting better. i am working hard, lots of therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy. my spirit is as strong as ever. i am fighting to make the world a better place and you can, too. get involved in your community. be a leader, set examples, be passionate, courageous, beer best. -- be your best. thank you very much. [applause] >> the history of...
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. >>> plus, gabby giffords. ♪ and i won't back down ♪ she won't back down. her resilience and remarkable recovery. >> gabby, are you frustrated? >> chronicled in a new documentary from the oscar-nominated filmmakers behind "rbg" and "julia." >> gabby's story along with her husband, now senator mark kelly, really is a comeback story. >> and her call to action on guns. >> progress is possible. a better world is possible. >>> and jen and ben. the marriage 20 years in the making. >> are you excited? >> j. lo sharing in her newsletter video of her new husband's look on their wedding day. >> and this was my wedding changing area. >> the star explaining why her relationship with ben affleck is even better the second time around. >> announcer: "nightline" will be right back. thanks to chase, angie's not sweating this text since there's zero overdraft fees if she overdraws by 50 bucks or less. and, kyle, well, he's keeping calm with another day to adjust his balance if he overdraws by more than $50. overdraft assist from chase. make more of what's yours. >>> good eve
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gabby giffords and her husband mark kelly will be joining hillary clinton today. they are very big on the issue of gun control. what can we expect today? >> no question, john. hillary clinton in her final push her will be joined on the campus of iowa state university by gabby giffords. she has already splo received the endorsement, but this is the first time gabby giffords that is campaigned with hillary clinton, the campaign trying to draw that distinction here on guns. they've been doing it with increasing intensity and urgency. they are pointing out that senator sanders has not been as strong on gun control as the clinton campaign has been, so what's really going on here, they're going for that slice of voters, i'm told. it may be 10%, 20% of voters undecided. they're hoping this message in the final push here this weekend will brings those over the top.
gabby giffords and her husband mark kelly will be joining hillary clinton today. they are very big on the issue of gun control. what can we expect today? >> no question, john. hillary clinton in her final push her will be joined on the campus of iowa state university by gabby giffords. she has already splo received the endorsement, but this is the first time gabby giffords that is campaigned with hillary clinton, the campaign trying to draw that distinction here on guns. they've been...
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you mentioned gabby giffords. i had the opportunity to be at the commissioning of her ship, uss gabby giffords, the second woman to have a ship named after her, her strength and the terrible tragedy that happened to her. and what happened to her also hurt some of her constituents. so when we evaluate the needs of our members, it's about protecting the members and the constituents as well. >> i know you're interested in the game. the republicans are -- the score is tied. thank you for the play-by-play. >> how do you think republicans in the caucus speak their minds while also setting a role, being a role model and saying that's too far, you've gone too far, don't say that. which hanes sometimes in both your caucuses. >> all of us have a responsibility to watch our rhetoric. we're passionate and believe passionately about our causes and issues and we can do that without being vitriolic and fomenting around the country. that's what leaders do and members have the responsibility to do that. sure, is there rhetoric on
you mentioned gabby giffords. i had the opportunity to be at the commissioning of her ship, uss gabby giffords, the second woman to have a ship named after her, her strength and the terrible tragedy that happened to her. and what happened to her also hurt some of her constituents. so when we evaluate the needs of our members, it's about protecting the members and the constituents as well. >> i know you're interested in the game. the republicans are -- the score is tied. thank you for the...
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i love gabby giffords. i don't think there's a better example of a true public servant than this remarkable woman who the country has got ton know over the last few days. she's kind and caring and dedicated and the very fact that she was doing her congress on the corner just four days from the time she was sworn in for another term gives you some idea of how dedicated she was to her job. while i watched in horror like most of the country and was riveted to my television set this weekend, i also couldn't help but marvel at those who rose above personal fear, who had the presence of mind, who, in spite of their own personal safety, tackled the perpetrator of this heinous crime, the young intern that possibly saved gabby's life by his medical attention to her, those that tended the wounded and comforted the bystanders. these are the true heroes in our country. the medical personnel, the hospital administrators and staff, the entire citizenry of tucson has given us hope for our nation as they have risen to this
i love gabby giffords. i don't think there's a better example of a true public servant than this remarkable woman who the country has got ton know over the last few days. she's kind and caring and dedicated and the very fact that she was doing her congress on the corner just four days from the time she was sworn in for another term gives you some idea of how dedicated she was to her job. while i watched in horror like most of the country and was riveted to my television set this weekend, i also...
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gabby giffords came back to congress to vote. and her colleagues, united for once, rose to cheer her. afterwards, minority leader nancy pelosi heralded her courage. >> throughout america, there isn't a name that stirs more love, more admiration, more respect, more wishing for our daughters to be like her, than the name of congresswoman gabby giffords. thank you, gabby -- [ applause ] >> her closest friend in the house, representative debbie wasserman schultz of florida, told diane sawyer what this moment meant. >> she received thunderous applause, hug, tears. even the hardest hearts, which we had a lot of hardened hearts in this debate, just melted when she walked in the room. >> it was in january, seven months ago, at a congress on your corner town hall meeting she was holding that giffords was gunned down by a mentally deranged young man. six people were killed in loughner's rampage. 13 others wounded. including giffords. the attack coming as the nation's political discourse seemed to be growing more vicious by the week, stunne
gabby giffords came back to congress to vote. and her colleagues, united for once, rose to cheer her. afterwards, minority leader nancy pelosi heralded her courage. >> throughout america, there isn't a name that stirs more love, more admiration, more respect, more wishing for our daughters to be like her, than the name of congresswoman gabby giffords. thank you, gabby -- [ applause ] >> her closest friend in the house, representative debbie wasserman schultz of florida, told diane...
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gabby giffords is our neighbor. not just here in this body, but she is our neighbor on this great planet. because we learn from that story that being one's neighbor is not the dependent upon one's religion nor is it dependent upon one's ethnicity. being one's neighbor is dependent upon whether or not we had the capacity to show compassion. gabby giffords is our neighbor and i'm pleased to honor her today. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from california. mr. cantor: thank you, madam speaker. madam speaker, i now yield two minutes to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. lance. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey is recognized for two minutes. mr. lance: thank you, madam speaker. i rise today in support of the resolution. we come together to extend our thoughts and prayers to those who were killed and to those who were wounded during the horrific attack in tucson on saturday. as we gather in the people's house we pray for the recove
gabby giffords is our neighbor. not just here in this body, but she is our neighbor on this great planet. because we learn from that story that being one's neighbor is not the dependent upon one's religion nor is it dependent upon one's ethnicity. being one's neighbor is dependent upon whether or not we had the capacity to show compassion. gabby giffords is our neighbor and i'm pleased to honor her today. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back....
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we'll have a lot more about gabby giffords coming up. >>> investors an the world have been keeping a nervous eye on the debt talks as the u.s. remains the world's biggest economy despite the deal, markets in asia were sharply lower this morning and russian prime minister vladimir putin has some harsh words calling the united states a parasite because of its huge debt load and questioned whether the dollar should be the world's main currency. >> well, the new poll indicates just how fed up voters are about the partisan rancor in washington. "the washington post" asked voters for a single word characterization about the budget negotiations and the top three words in that poll, ridiculous, disgusting and stupid. nearly 75% offered a negative word and just 2% actually said something positive. >>> and the next issue stoking voter anger out there is a congressional stalemate over the faa. a bipartisan senate plan to end its current partial shutdown fell apart last night. some house republicans had issues with certain provisions congress could leave on its august recess before resolving the
we'll have a lot more about gabby giffords coming up. >>> investors an the world have been keeping a nervous eye on the debt talks as the u.s. remains the world's biggest economy despite the deal, markets in asia were sharply lower this morning and russian prime minister vladimir putin has some harsh words calling the united states a parasite because of its huge debt load and questioned whether the dollar should be the world's main currency. >> well, the new poll indicates just...
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gabby giffords. she was discharged today from the houston hospital where she's been undergoing rehab. >> well, that's good. keep up with what's going on -- >> yes, yes. >> -- in washington. >> gabby was still in congress. her staff was in communication with her, and we would talk about things, and she would kind of give her approval. so she was still pretty much directing traffic at that time with us. >> now for more on our top story, the long-awaited vote to raise the debt ceiling. >> gabby giffords making her way back to the capitol to vote in favor of the debt deal. >> she made the decision to travel to d.c. to vote on the bill that would raise the debt ceiling. >> the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended? >> it was a critical vote. i mean, you're talking about the ability of our country to pay its bills. >> i was standing in the back of the chamber. i can still see her very laboriously going to vote. a very, very emotional moment. >> it was like she parted th
gabby giffords. she was discharged today from the houston hospital where she's been undergoing rehab. >> well, that's good. keep up with what's going on -- >> yes, yes. >> -- in washington. >> gabby was still in congress. her staff was in communication with her, and we would talk about things, and she would kind of give her approval. so she was still pretty much directing traffic at that time with us. >> now for more on our top story, the long-awaited vote to raise...
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bestowing our association's highest award on gabby giffords was an easy decision. in all her endeavors in public service, she's held and led by example in commendable distinction and courage. i've seen her as a unifying force on the house floor as well as in the nation. as you well know, her challenging schedule which includes focusing on getting well and still working on those issues that are so dear to her absorbs her time. therefore, we didn't want to impose any further on her schedule, but we are thrilled that on her behalf, one of her very best friends in the house of representatives, congresswoman debbie wasserman schultz will accept the award on gabby's behalf. but before we invite her to come up and make comments, another friend of gabby's, our former member, jim kolbe of arizona, i'd like to invite him to make a few comments. >> jim? >> madam speaker, gentle lady from maryland, connie, thank you very much for yielding to me. it's a wonderful privilege to be back with my colleagues, former members here today on the floor of the house of representatives and
bestowing our association's highest award on gabby giffords was an easy decision. in all her endeavors in public service, she's held and led by example in commendable distinction and courage. i've seen her as a unifying force on the house floor as well as in the nation. as you well know, her challenging schedule which includes focusing on getting well and still working on those issues that are so dear to her absorbs her time. therefore, we didn't want to impose any further on her schedule, but...
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we honor our colleague, gabby giffords. she stood up as a powerful voice on this issue. so hr 8 is in her honor and all those lives that have been forever changed by gun violence. andfight is just starting, the voices and strength of the public will carry us through this. and together, we are going to deliver for the american people. [applause] speaker pelosi: thank you very much, mr. chairman, making this a very different day. so many times after a tragedy, and it happens every day across america, we will go to the floor and have a moment of silence, and that is it. silence. no action. this time we will have a moment ted deutch and then of florida, a leader on this issue, ted will be in the chair when that happens, if that happens. [applause] actionn we will take with this legislation. i know you want to yield to our distinguished former colleague. a goodnt to recognize friend, a wonderful legislator, a wonderful human being and a great voice for gun violence prevention, gabby giffords. [applause] ms. giffords: stopping gun violence take storage, the courage to do what
we honor our colleague, gabby giffords. she stood up as a powerful voice on this issue. so hr 8 is in her honor and all those lives that have been forever changed by gun violence. andfight is just starting, the voices and strength of the public will carry us through this. and together, we are going to deliver for the american people. [applause] speaker pelosi: thank you very much, mr. chairman, making this a very different day. so many times after a tragedy, and it happens every day across...
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we must do something. >> nobody could have been more compelling than gabby was that day. >> "gabby giffords" tonight at 9:00. and fuel the search for what comes next. so...what are you wawaiting fo? my most important kitchen tool? my brain. so i choose neuriva plus. unlike some others, neuriva plus is a multitasker supporting 6 key indicats neurivaof brain health.tasker to help keep me sharp. neuriva: think bigger. ♪ [laughing and giggling] (woman) hey dad. miss us? (vo) reflect on the past, celebrate the future. this season with audi. mckenzie: being a first time parent is hard, you know? but then learning that your child has cancer is unbelievably hard. brennon: that's not something that we woke up that morning planning to hear. just hearing that she had cancer, it breaks you. mckenzie: eliza is diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma at four months. it's cancer of the eyes. it's aggressive and it's fast growing. and as a mom, hearing that, i still cry because you want to take away all of the pain and you don't want your kid to be sick, obviously. brennon: you kind of get tossed in the
we must do something. >> nobody could have been more compelling than gabby was that day. >> "gabby giffords" tonight at 9:00. and fuel the search for what comes next. so...what are you wawaiting fo? my most important kitchen tool? my brain. so i choose neuriva plus. unlike some others, neuriva plus is a multitasker supporting 6 key indicats neurivaof brain health.tasker to help keep me sharp. neuriva: think bigger. ♪ [laughing and giggling] (woman) hey dad. miss us? (vo)...
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that's a word that's become synonymous with gabby giffords. >> thank you, gabby. >> reporter: it's been seven short months since an assassin's bullet tore through her head and her district hadn't had a voice since. and for her staff, like ron barber, who was shot twice that day, last night was astounding for a whole other reason. >> she's inspiration to the country and at at least for a second we can come together as a country. >> at the scene of the shooting most agreed that her quiet determination said more about the good politics than all the debt ceiling speeches combined. >> yeah, i cried, sure. because she's rock, you know? >> i think she epitomizes getting along in the political world. and so it was a perfect environment for her to do that. >> reporter: at the tucson hospital, once buried in a sea of candles and flowers, doctors never doubted her resolve but they, too, were shocked. >> in the end there's light at the end of the tunnel and yesterday we saw the light. >> even her high school history teacher watched her return, looking so different but to him, so very much the same.
that's a word that's become synonymous with gabby giffords. >> thank you, gabby. >> reporter: it's been seven short months since an assassin's bullet tore through her head and her district hadn't had a voice since. and for her staff, like ron barber, who was shot twice that day, last night was astounding for a whole other reason. >> she's inspiration to the country and at at least for a second we can come together as a country. >> at the scene of the shooting most agreed...
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let's listen for a bit. >> gabby giffords is going to give a brief message. and captain kelly, thank you for your help in bringing your wife here. miss giffords. >> okay. thank you for inviting me here today. this is an important conversation for our children, for our communities, for democrats and republicans. speaking is difficult but i need to say something important. violence is a big problem. too many children are dying. too many children. we must do something. it will be hard but the time is now. you must act. be bold, be courageous. americans are counting on you. thank you. >> captain kelly, you want to help miss giffords out and i'll give you a few moments and -- >> gabby giffords with words that cannot fail to move you as she struggles with speech. the shooting in tucson, she was shot at point blank range and worth saying that the suspect jared loughner, charged with so many counts of murder, went into a gun shop and was able to buy a glock in spite of the fact there was a pretty well documented history of mental illness and went into a big store and
let's listen for a bit. >> gabby giffords is going to give a brief message. and captain kelly, thank you for your help in bringing your wife here. miss giffords. >> okay. thank you for inviting me here today. this is an important conversation for our children, for our communities, for democrats and republicans. speaking is difficult but i need to say something important. violence is a big problem. too many children are dying. too many children. we must do something. it will be hard...
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comingr our colleague gabby gifford, and she stood up as a powerful voice on this issue. and itt is in her honor, is an honor of all of those lives forever changed by gun violence. know that our fight is just starting, and the voices and the strength of the public will carry us through this. together, we are going to deliver for the american people. [applause] speaker pelosi: thank you very much, mr. chairman. for making this a different day. so many times, after we have had a tragedy, and it is almost every day because it happens every day across america, but a high profile -- we will go to the floor and have a moment of silence and that is it. silence, no action. this time, we will have a commemoration, a moment of silence, and the chair -- and a leader on this issue, thank you, come appear. be with us. ted deutch will be in the chair. when that happens. [applause] and then we will take action with this legislation. i know you want to yield to our distinguished former colleague. >> i do. i want to recognize a good friend of all of us and the person i already spoke about
comingr our colleague gabby gifford, and she stood up as a powerful voice on this issue. and itt is in her honor, is an honor of all of those lives forever changed by gun violence. know that our fight is just starting, and the voices and the strength of the public will carry us through this. together, we are going to deliver for the american people. [applause] speaker pelosi: thank you very much, mr. chairman. for making this a different day. so many times, after we have had a tragedy, and it...
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i love gabby giffords. i was honored when she first ran for office before she was ele elected, to go to her district, as i have done for so many others in this country, to stand by her side, to walk down the streets of her community with her, to see and hear the beauty not only of person, many of us see the outward visage of us all. but gabby's beauty is in the heart, in the soul, in the spirit. the house of representatives of america has been made proud by this extraordinary daughter of this house, who served so well during her tenure here, who felt so deeply about her constituents and cared so much for her country. gabby, we love you. we have missed you. mr. speaker, i don't know whether you were able to hear that response. as gabby looked with that extraordinary smile, the twinkle in her eyes, as she said to me and to all of us, "and i miss you." do any of us doubt that that is the case? pia, we are blessed in this house to be served by extraordinary people, of which you are a perfect example. of people
i love gabby giffords. i was honored when she first ran for office before she was ele elected, to go to her district, as i have done for so many others in this country, to stand by her side, to walk down the streets of her community with her, to see and hear the beauty not only of person, many of us see the outward visage of us all. but gabby's beauty is in the heart, in the soul, in the spirit. the house of representatives of america has been made proud by this extraordinary daughter of this...
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that is gabby giffords. the shock, horror and tears that follow the unfolding of the terrible youth in arizona, it's like just yesterday. here was gabby on the first day after we finished votes to meet with her constituents with on the corner. an event many of us do in our own districts. she was joined by her staff and a large number of constituents who wanted to talk with her including a third grader so excited to meet with her congress person who had just been elected to an office in her elementary school. i send my condolences on behalf of all of the people of hawaii, to the families of those who lost loved ones in this senseless act of violence, and i'm going to say their names again because they must not be forgotten. john roll, 63, chief judge for the u.s. district of arizona. gabriel master zimmerman, 30, master director of community outreach. christina taylor-green, 9 years old, beautiful, bright girl who should have had a chance for a full life. dorthy murray, 76, whose husband was critically injure
that is gabby giffords. the shock, horror and tears that follow the unfolding of the terrible youth in arizona, it's like just yesterday. here was gabby on the first day after we finished votes to meet with her constituents with on the corner. an event many of us do in our own districts. she was joined by her staff and a large number of constituents who wanted to talk with her including a third grader so excited to meet with her congress person who had just been elected to an office in her...
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a stirring moment as congresswoman gabby giffords, still recovering from a gunshot wound that almost killed her, makes a surprise appearance in the capitol to cast her vote in the bitter and contentious battle over the debt. diane sawyer is inside the capitol, asking tea party members and the leaders of both parties tough questions. >>> tragic turn. a grisly discovery. 11-year-old celina cass is found dead in a river near her home. the latete revelations in a case that's broken the heart of a small new hampshire town. >>>>plus, blaze of glory. bon jovi turns 50. middle age has not slowed down this rock star. ♪ you give love ♪ a bad name he just finished the highest grossing concert tour of the year and now he's on a personal campaign to give back to the poor. >>> good evening, i'm terry moran. there was high political drama for high stakes tonight under that grand old dome back there. a battle to the wire over the national debt and a scene of stirring courage and patriotism as congresswoman gabrielle giffords, still recovering from a gunshot wound to the head she suffered in janu
a stirring moment as congresswoman gabby giffords, still recovering from a gunshot wound that almost killed her, makes a surprise appearance in the capitol to cast her vote in the bitter and contentious battle over the debt. diane sawyer is inside the capitol, asking tea party members and the leaders of both parties tough questions. >>> tragic turn. a grisly discovery. 11-year-old celina cass is found dead in a river near her home. the latete revelations in a case that's broken the...
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i love gabby giffords. i was honored when she first ran for office before she was elected to go to her district as i have done for so many others in this country, to stand by her side, to walk down the streets of her community with her, to see in her the beauty not only of person, many of us see the outward vissage of us all, but gabby's beauty is in the heart. in the soul, in the spirit. the representatives of america has been made proud by this extraordinary daughter of this house who served so well during her tenure here, who felt so deeply about her constituents and cared so much for her country. gabby, we love you. we have missed you. mr. speaker, i don't know whether you were able to hear that response as gabby looked with that extraordinary smile, the twinkle in her eyes as she said to me and to all of you, and i miss you. do any of us doubt that that is the case? pia, we are blessed in this house to be served by extraordinary people of which you are a perfect example, a people who love us but love t
i love gabby giffords. i was honored when she first ran for office before she was elected to go to her district as i have done for so many others in this country, to stand by her side, to walk down the streets of her community with her, to see in her the beauty not only of person, many of us see the outward vissage of us all, but gabby's beauty is in the heart. in the soul, in the spirit. the representatives of america has been made proud by this extraordinary daughter of this house who served...
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congresswoman gabbie giffords. susie heilemann. george morris. mary reid. pam simon who is in the gallery with us today. mavy stoddard, ken tucker. the members of my community had never seen such a devastating tragedy before yet they responded with compassion and kindness toward the survivors. and the families of those who were murdered. they did not let this horrific tragedy define who we were. three memorials sprung up spontaneously. at the site of the shooting. at congresswoman giffords' office. and at the university hospital where the most seriously wounded were taken. thanks to the quick actions of members of the public who rushed by the the wounded and first responders lives were saved that morning. this mental health of everyone in attendance was adversely affected. and many of the survivors still endure the physical and mental impact the shooting had on their lives. the families of the six people killed grieve the loss of their loved ones to this day. i am so honored that our colleague, gabbie giffords, is with us tonight. she served with great dist
congresswoman gabbie giffords. susie heilemann. george morris. mary reid. pam simon who is in the gallery with us today. mavy stoddard, ken tucker. the members of my community had never seen such a devastating tragedy before yet they responded with compassion and kindness toward the survivors. and the families of those who were murdered. they did not let this horrific tragedy define who we were. three memorials sprung up spontaneously. at the site of the shooting. at congresswoman giffords'...
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, gabby giffords. it's named giffords. >> my wonderful wife, gabby giffords. [ applause ] >> this election is so important. lowering drug prices, raising the middle class wages. >> this is the most consequential election of any of our lifetimes. >> i like your spacesuit. >> if you ever get the opportunity to go on a rocket ship, i highly recommend it. to see our planet floating in the blackness of space, you get the strong sense of how we are all in this together. >> hello, my fellow arizonans. >> the charisma still comes shining through. >> we need bold solutions, courageous ideas, leaders who put people first, not politics. >> the personality is still there. >> i know the perfect person for the job. he's tough. he's smart. he works just as hard as i do -- well, almost. my partner, my rock, mark kelly. [ applause ] ♪ >> thanks, gabby, for that kind introduction. none of this is possible without your inspiration and your support. >> decision 2020 and the race to the finish line. all eyes are on battl
, gabby giffords. it's named giffords. >> my wonderful wife, gabby giffords. [ applause ] >> this election is so important. lowering drug prices, raising the middle class wages. >> this is the most consequential election of any of our lifetimes. >> i like your spacesuit. >> if you ever get the opportunity to go on a rocket ship, i highly recommend it. to see our planet floating in the blackness of space, you get the strong sense of how we are all in this together....
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, an organization he cofounded with gabby giffords. thank you so much for being here, thank you for what you do. you know, gabby giffords, you know all too well, she has felt the consequences of gun violence in the way that few survivors have. what's it been like to watch this level of determination to continue her work? she is a fighter. >> gabby is the most inspirational person i know. he is such a phenomenal leader for the millions of americans who make up the gun safety movement, each and every day, she goes to work not only in the fight for her own recovery and rehabilitation, but in this broader fight to protect hundreds of millions of americans from the epidemic of gun violence that we face as a country. it takes a real special tucson, arizona, quality and quantity of grit and determination to wage this fight, but we're so grateful that she does it. >> and peter, we've just seen yet another mass shooting here in this country, this time in colorado springs. five people have been killed, some 25 others injured. we know the gifford
, an organization he cofounded with gabby giffords. thank you so much for being here, thank you for what you do. you know, gabby giffords, you know all too well, she has felt the consequences of gun violence in the way that few survivors have. what's it been like to watch this level of determination to continue her work? she is a fighter. >> gabby is the most inspirational person i know. he is such a phenomenal leader for the millions of americans who make up the gun safety movement, each...
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. >> i'm gabby l. giffords. race in before this offer is gone. >> and now this ambitious woman is working in arizona as one of arizona's youngest lawmakers. >> i'm running for congress because frankly i believe our country is going the wrong direction. >> a lot of bickering, and we're not getting the job done. >> i'm a third generation -- if there's one thing i know, it's that people of this state are sick and tired of the partisanship. and they want a representative that is going to reach across the aisle and get the job done. >> there is no turning it around at this point. you won. >> not just a democrat but the independents, the republicans, the greens, the libertarians and the vegetarians! >> we're sending a message to washington, a change can't wait. >> joining us now is representative gabrielle gifford, democrat, arizona. during your campaign, some of your photos and everything showed your fiance, mark kelly, who is who? >> he's an astronaut. >> representative gabrielle giffords is surely the only lawmaker
. >> i'm gabby l. giffords. race in before this offer is gone. >> and now this ambitious woman is working in arizona as one of arizona's youngest lawmakers. >> i'm running for congress because frankly i believe our country is going the wrong direction. >> a lot of bickering, and we're not getting the job done. >> i'm a third generation -- if there's one thing i know, it's that people of this state are sick and tired of the partisanship. and they want a...
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it was gabby giffords' return. and we'll hear from surprised lawmakers who could not forget her triumphant moment. no one expected that scene just seven months after that tucson shooting. >> such a heart-warming scene. isn't it? >> oh, man. some guardian angels are watching over gabby giffords. that's for sure. >> absolutely. good for her. >>> also ahead, casey anthony goes back to court today after spending weeks away from cameras and away from her family. we'll explain why she's appearing before an orlando judge again and how it could impact her freedom. >> the next chapter of her life. >>> later this half hour, organizers of the seattle space needle's 50th anniversary want to give you a chance to send you into space. >> sounds like fun to me. >> cool idea, let's go. >> i'm all for it. >>> first, action on the debt deal moves to the senate today after passing in the house last night. >> as we said, the real drama of the evening came as congresswoman giffords appeared in the house for the first time since being sh
it was gabby giffords' return. and we'll hear from surprised lawmakers who could not forget her triumphant moment. no one expected that scene just seven months after that tucson shooting. >> such a heart-warming scene. isn't it? >> oh, man. some guardian angels are watching over gabby giffords. that's for sure. >> absolutely. good for her. >>> also ahead, casey anthony goes back to court today after spending weeks away from cameras and away from her family. we'll...
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gabby giffords and jeff flake really have been friends for years. here's how the "new york times" described their most recent public encounter. when gabby giffords was trying desperately to get republicans like senator jeff flake to vote for a background check in congress, miss giffords, who still has trouble speaking because of the damage what a bullet did to her brain, grabbed mr. flake's arm and tried furiously to say that she needed his vote. the best she could get out was the word need. mr. flake looked at the ground. i said i was sorry, he said. i didn't know what else to say. it's very hard. profile encourage indeed. her lobbying has been amazing. but they're not unique. this is what the pro-gun law has been like. they have conducted a one-on-one approach to applying political pressure. they have pushed hard to meet with members of congress directly, not with their staffs, in order to tell their personal stories, with specific tales of tragedy and loss and violence have been at the very core of this movement. and yet despite all the political
gabby giffords and jeff flake really have been friends for years. here's how the "new york times" described their most recent public encounter. when gabby giffords was trying desperately to get republicans like senator jeff flake to vote for a background check in congress, miss giffords, who still has trouble speaking because of the damage what a bullet did to her brain, grabbed mr. flake's arm and tried furiously to say that she needed his vote. the best she could get out was the...
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-- on common courage that likely saved gabby giffords' life. mr. president, i thank you for coming today to help us with our healing. [applause] in the aftermath of saturday, your words have been a source of comfort and strength to every arizonan. your presence serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our sorrow. america agrees with us. this great nation stands ready to help our wounded heal, to join in morning aulos beyond measure. loss beyond measure. a day that began as a warm arizona morning, neighbors were grocery shopping, running errands, they were gathering to meet their congresswoman, to see the gabby giffords smile all of us know so well. there is no way -- [applause] there is no way to quantify loss of a fine public service like united states district court judge john roll. [applause] there is no way to measure the depth of good people parents and grandparents liked dorwin stoddard, phyllis schneck, and dot morris. gave zimmerman, also killed, only 30 years old, devoted to social work and a fighter for justice. [applause] there
-- on common courage that likely saved gabby giffords' life. mr. president, i thank you for coming today to help us with our healing. [applause] in the aftermath of saturday, your words have been a source of comfort and strength to every arizonan. your presence serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our sorrow. america agrees with us. this great nation stands ready to help our wounded heal, to join in morning aulos beyond measure. loss beyond measure. a day that began as a warm arizona...
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three of them is gabby giffords herself. she and her husband announced an initiative to launch a national dialogue and raise funds to count the influence of the gun lobby. the second leader willing to stand up to the gun lobby is new york mayor michael bloomberg. his gun control group produced that ad that you just saw with christina's mother. he confirmed yes, that he's advising vice president joe biden that joe biden's task force will present to the president. it will likely include universal background checks, national database for gun sales mental health checks hasher penalties for guns near schools. all of these are steps in the right direction but today "new york times" columnist called on mayor bloomberg to do more than just advise on policy. he called on him to put his money where his mouth is. and this is what he wrote quote, millions of americans indeed, a majority of them agree with you. they are looking for somebody to lead the charge against the nra. it is an effort worthy of your talents and your money. of cour
three of them is gabby giffords herself. she and her husband announced an initiative to launch a national dialogue and raise funds to count the influence of the gun lobby. the second leader willing to stand up to the gun lobby is new york mayor michael bloomberg. his gun control group produced that ad that you just saw with christina's mother. he confirmed yes, that he's advising vice president joe biden that joe biden's task force will present to the president. it will likely include universal...
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but gabby giffords, she beat the odds. >> she'll smile at me. she'll do a couple things she'll only do around me like pat me on the face. she used to do that before. now just very gently. i can just look if her eyes and tell. >> the biggest challenge is really fighting through the frustration of a slow recovery at her own pace. i've been trying to brace everyone for that. because as you know, it's not up to us. it's outside of our hands now. my little moment in the sun was for the two hours in the operating room. that's where i had maximum impact. >> gabby's injured brain would need to heal. it would need to rewire. rehab. they talk about that being so important at this point. tell me about what -- is she getting rehab now? >> she's getting the rehab and it is measured rehab. sitting at the side of the bed, dangling the legs. even that simple motion is to start the rehab process. but rehab itself, what we call the rehab hospital, that's an intensive experience. >> her husband mark kelly knew the road to recovery would be long. but to make gabby
but gabby giffords, she beat the odds. >> she'll smile at me. she'll do a couple things she'll only do around me like pat me on the face. she used to do that before. now just very gently. i can just look if her eyes and tell. >> the biggest challenge is really fighting through the frustration of a slow recovery at her own pace. i've been trying to brace everyone for that. because as you know, it's not up to us. it's outside of our hands now. my little moment in the sun was for the...
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gabby giffords and mark kelly are on their way here right now. there is a welcome sign that is ready for them over here. we'll point your attention to that. giffords and kelly are big clinton supporters. they were this denver yesterday campaigning for her as well. we can show you some video from an anti-gun violence discussion that was held at a denver school. giffords and kellyyspoke with `eople who lost loved ones in colorado shootings. giffords was shot in the head during his own political events she was among 13 who were injured. she and her husband are not injured in taking guns away. they just want common sense. >> we're both gun owners, supporters of the second amendment, but we also think that gun safety and common 3 sense legislation to keep the guns out of the hands of criminals is important, and we really nly see one candidate that agrees with that philosophy and has the record to prove it. >>reporter: i'm told gabby giffords and mark kelly are on their way here right now, so hopefully at 9:30 we'll be able to show you live assthey sup
gabby giffords and mark kelly are on their way here right now. there is a welcome sign that is ready for them over here. we'll point your attention to that. giffords and kelly are big clinton supporters. they were this denver yesterday campaigning for her as well. we can show you some video from an anti-gun violence discussion that was held at a denver school. giffords and kellyyspoke with `eople who lost loved ones in colorado shootings. giffords was shot in the head during his own political...
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gabby giffords has always been that woman. she is compassionate, tenacious and relentless in her love for our country. her desire to serve the people of arizona has never waivered and she will carry that same feisty spirit with her indefinitely. after she bass attacked and faced with what seemed to be ensurmountable odds, gabby fought each day to get better. her recovery has been a miracle and she will only get stronger. gabby is the spirit of bipartisanship that we should all learn from and i enjoyed working with her on border security issues. she makes decisions based on what she seems to be right for her people. although she will not be in congress for the time being, the people of arizona has not lost an advocate. gabby is fiercely dedicated to making her community and our country a better place because she is a woman that has made up her mind. and that's just the way it is. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island rise? mr. cicilline: i ask una
gabby giffords has always been that woman. she is compassionate, tenacious and relentless in her love for our country. her desire to serve the people of arizona has never waivered and she will carry that same feisty spirit with her indefinitely. after she bass attacked and faced with what seemed to be ensurmountable odds, gabby fought each day to get better. her recovery has been a miracle and she will only get stronger. gabby is the spirit of bipartisanship that we should all learn from and i...